Housing

Councilmember Squilla, who controls the fate of the bill, says the original proposal was insulting to residents who couldn’t afford the rent.

The borough amended its sale agreement with Our Lady of Charity Parish and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, keeping the shelter open for the “foreseeable future.”

The measure gives the city the ability to sue violators on behalf of tenants.

Jackie Robinson, a building trades instructor, spent time in prison but now works at a nonprofit that teaches students how to make homes more climate-friendly.

The family shelter in Brookhaven is facing imminent closure after a local church sold the building it operates in to the borough.

For decades, AMI has shaped affordable housing programs in the city. Some advocates think the measure misses the mark and should be localized.

As Delaware confronts a housing crisis, leaders and advocates discussed challenges and solutions to meet the needs of residents and newcomers.

The antitrust measure is designed to help tenants with low-incomes to stay housed.

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

Several homeless families say they signed leases with the help of New Castle County officials for homes that weren't delivered.

The Chester Housing Authority did not consult first-term Mayor Stefan Roots before appointing a new housing director.

Steven Fischer led the Chester Housing Authority out of a period of corruption and mismanagement — only for the agency to fall back on bad habits.

About half of the city’s 100 most valuable commercial properties have lower tax assessments for 2025, according to a WHYY News analysis.

Kamala Harris has a new ad for her plan to build 3 million new homes. Her campaign also plans to hold housing affordability events in Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Pittsburgh.

Experts blame growing demand and a lagging transition to renewable energy sources.